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Welcome

iX104C

2

 User’s Handbook

 

15

About your computer

The 

iX104C

2

 is a high-performance tablet PC that runs on the 

Microsoft

 

Windows XP

®

 Professional Tablet PC Edition operating 

system. 

The method you use to control the tablet depends on the tablet model, 
as follows:

Note

In this handbook, all information applies to all models unless 
otherwise noted.

All 

iX104C

2

 tablets have been engineered and tested to meet Military 

Standards for Environmental Extremes (MIL STD 810F). Your tablet 
includes the following features that make it exceptionally rugged and 
durable:

Durable, long-lasting, dense magnesium enclosure

Interior and exterior multi-layer magnesium frames and cavities

Tablet Model

Digitizer/Touchscreen

Control Method

iX104C

2

 Tablet 

PC

Digitizer

Special, enhanced pen 
(included with the tablet)

iX104C

2

 Dual 

Mode

Combined digitizer 
and touchscreen

• Special, enhanced 

pen (included with the 
tablet)

• Your finger

• Any suitable pointing 

device

Summary of Contents for ix104C2

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Page 4: ...ory Card International Association Intel Pentium and SpeedStep are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Wi Fi is a trademark of the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance WECA FireWire is a re...

Page 5: ...ications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may void the user s authority to operate this equipment For more information about FCC rules and their applicabilit...

Page 6: ...in which restrictions on radio transmissions are imposed Switch off the tablet when in an aircraft The tablet is not FAA approved for use on aircraft The effect of the use of the tablet in aircraft is...

Page 7: ...extension cords or integral convenience receptacles because this can cause fire or electric shock Unplug the tablet and refer the tablet and dock for service to qualified service personnel if any of...

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Page 9: ...ing Started 21 Getting to know your tablet 21 Features and controls 21 Front view 21 Back view 22 Top view 24 Bottom view 25 Right side view 26 Left side view 27 LED indicators 28 Quick start guide 30...

Page 10: ...d pen tether 46 Using the joystick the navigation control key 47 Changing the screen orientation 48 Adjusting the screen brightness 49 Disabling automatic backlight control 49 Docking the tablet 50 Co...

Page 11: ...battery power status 62 Selecting power settings 63 Enabling Hibernation mode 63 Tips for conserving battery power 64 Programming hot keys 65 Programming hot keys to start applications open documents...

Page 12: ...ting the digitizer iX104C2 Dual Mode 82 Calibrating the digitizer Active mode 82 Calibrating the digitizer Touch mode 84 When to replace the pen 85 A Troubleshooting 87 B Using BIOS and AOS Functions...

Page 13: ...104C2 not only works the way you do but can also take the abuses of everyday wear and tear The iX104C2 design is based on years of experience in rugged mobile applications Advanced technology innovati...

Page 14: ...C2 User s Handbook Who this handbook is for This handbook provides instructions for using Xplore Technologies iX104C2 tablets This handbook assumes that you have basic experience using computers and M...

Page 15: ...s have been engineered and tested to meet Military Standards for Environmental Extremes MIL STD 810F Your tablet includes the following features that make it exceptionally rugged and durable Durable l...

Page 16: ...g materials in patented bumpering system and gasket protection mechanisms Shock isolated hard disk Integrated protected wireless LAN and WAN antennas for dual mode operation Locked in place memory cab...

Page 17: ...cord AC adapter Pen Pen tether iX104C2 pen tablet Warranty information kit This handbook Optional accessories Your package also includes any optional accessories you ordered Optional accessories Docki...

Page 18: ...isk Power options AC adapter with U S cord Main battery pack 42 watt hours Extended life battery pack 56 watt hours Auto adapter cigarette lighter adapter Additional accessories USB non rugged mini ke...

Page 19: ...to contact Xplore for service and support Before you contact Xplore have the following information ready so that the customer support representative can quickly provide a solution Toll free Fax E mail...

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Page 21: ...des a quick start guide to tablet keys Getting to know your tablet This section shows the locations of some of your tablet s important components Features and controls Front view For more information...

Page 22: ...udio files Sealed to provide protection from the environment Ambient light sensor Automatically controls the amount of backlight sent to the screen Provides optimum brightness for the lighting conditi...

Page 23: ...pplications instead of a mouse or a keyboard Also called the stylus See Using the pen on page 42 Pen holder Provides a place to secure the pen when you are not using it Battery release latch Provides...

Page 24: ...the computer from overheating by forcing heat away from the computer Do not block the vents SIM socket and Bluetooth antenna Remove this cover to access the following optional equipment SIM card for y...

Page 25: ...e connector For stereo headphones or speakers Microphone connector For an external microphone Dual LAN and modem connector For connecting A standard RJ 45 connector to the tablet s internal local area...

Page 26: ...rotect the computer from damage XPL expansion port A USB port compliant with USB Standard Revision 2 0 that enables you to connect an XPL snap on expansion module for devices such as cameras radios an...

Page 27: ...nector Enables you to connect the optional X Stand Desktop Docking Station or X Dock Vehicle Docking Station Guide pin receptacles Help assure secure connection of the optional X Stand or X Dock guide...

Page 28: ...te Meaning On state green continuous The computer is on ready for use and functioning normally The battery is fully charged Charging green blinking The AC adapter is plugged in and the battery is char...

Page 29: ...er and the charge level in the battery has reached a critical level Plug the computer into an AC DC power source or install a charged battery The computer has encountered a fault and is preventing nor...

Page 30: ...ide to using the main features of your tablet See Chapter 2 for detailed information Application Windows and hot keys Ctrl Alt Delete Secure Attention Sequence key Screen Rotation key Function key Hot...

Page 31: ...izontal Use in combination with another key to perform various functions See page 32 Toggle between programs and or windows the same as pressing Alt Tab on a keyboard Perform the same functions as the...

Page 32: ...ments or go to a Web site on page 66 iX104C2 Dual Mode Select Auto Sense mode Active mode or Touch mode This determines the input devices you can use In Auto Sense mode you can use the pen your finger...

Page 33: ...strations and tables provide a quick reference for using the navigation keys Navigation controls with the tablet in portrait mode Press the Function key and move the joystick in this direction to perf...

Page 34: ...04C2 User s Handbook Navigation controls with the tablet in landscape mode Press the Function key and move the joystick in this direction to perform this function Page Up Page Down Shift Tab Tab scrol...

Page 35: ...ng your tablet Turning on the computer 1 Make sure the computer is off 2 Make sure the battery is charged or that the computer is plugged in to an external power source 3 Press the Power On Off Suspen...

Page 36: ...See page 40 for information about Suspend mode 2 Make sure the battery is charged or that the computer is plugged in to an external power source 3 Save your work and close all programs 4 From the Wind...

Page 37: ...eem to be accepting input and you cannot turn it off by using the method described in Turning off the computer press the Reset switch Use a ball point pen or similar instrument to press the switch Not...

Page 38: ...lowing low power modes Suspend to RAM mode The Status LED light is continuously yellow Active data is saved in RAM and most other components are turned off Although the computer uses very little power...

Page 39: ...on of the Power On Off Suspend Resume button has been disabled to prevent accidental interruption pressing the button does not suspend the computer You must use a software application to suspend the c...

Page 40: ...ing methods to suspend operation Method 1 Press the Power On Off Suspend Resume button Method 2 1 From the Windows Start menu press Turn Off Computer 2 The Turn off computer dialog box opens 3 Press S...

Page 41: ...ode press the Power On Off Suspend Resume button Note Press the button only once After a minute or two the computer resumes normal operation When the Status LED displays a continuous green light you c...

Page 42: ...sts accordingly This is the tablet s default state Active mode Use only the special multi function pen provided with the computer Touch mode Use your finger or another similar pointing device For more...

Page 43: ...he multi function pen provided with the tablet your finger or any other similar pointing device interchangeably on the fly In Active mode you can use only the special multi function pen provided with...

Page 44: ...If your computer is an iX104C2 Dual Mode Touch mode In the Windows taskbar press the right click icon then click the object Active mode Hold the pen directly on the object for 1 second The right click...

Page 45: ...ndows Start button 2 Click the Settings option 3 Click the Control Panel option 4 In the Control Panel window If your computer is an iX104C2 Tablet PC Click the Tablet and Pen Settings icon If your co...

Page 46: ...iX104C2 Using the pen 46 iX104C2 User s Handbook Positioning the pen and pen tether The pen tether helps prevent the loss of your pen The following illustration shows how to position the pen and pen t...

Page 47: ...s pressing Enter on a keyboard Push the joystick up down left or right to move a highlighted item accordingly the same as pressing the arrow keys on a keyboard Use the Fn key in combination with the j...

Page 48: ...ng the screen orientation 48 iX104C2 User s Handbook Changing the screen orientation To rotate the screen orientation from portrait vertical to landscape horizontal mode or from landscape to portrait...

Page 49: ...ic backlight control When the ambient light sensor is enabled the computer automatically controls the amount of backlight sent to the screen to provide optimum brightness for the lighting conditions i...

Page 50: ...t See the iX104 Docking Stations Handbook Connecting devices Refer to the following subsections for information about connecting external devices to your computer Note If the device you want to use do...

Page 51: ...N cable s RJ 45 connector to the internal LAN interface card See your network system administrator for more information or Connect a landline telephone cable s RJ 11 connector to the optional internal...

Page 52: ...t the volume of the microphone as follows 1 Press the Windows Start key 2 Click the Control Panel option 3 In the Control Panel window double click the Sounds and Audio Properties icon 4 In the Sounds...

Page 53: ...hone or speakers Adjusting headphone or speaker volume 1 Click the audio icon in the Status area of the Windows taskbar The volume control area opens 2 If the Mute check box is checked uncheck it 3 Mo...

Page 54: ...itor or projection panel Activating the monitor or projection panel To change the video output to the monitor or projection panel Press the Fn P1 key combination To change the video output back to the...

Page 55: ...Chapter 2 Using the iX104C2 Connecting devices iX104C2 User s Handbook 55 Connecting an XPL snap on expansion module XPL expansion port Side view...

Page 56: ...in the computer 1 Connect a power source such as an AC adapter or cigarette lighter adapter to the power connector on the computer If the battery charge is below 90 the battery begins charging and the...

Page 57: ...to charge the battery level to 100 If you have an external battery charger 1 Remove the battery pack see page 58 2 Use the external battery charger to charge the battery 3 Install the battery see pag...

Page 58: ...operation If a charged battery is not available Save your work and close all running programs then shut down the computer or put the computer in Hibernation mode see Suspending operation on page 40 N...

Page 59: ...he battery away from the computer and remove it Note After removing the battery you must replace the battery or connect the computer to an external power supply within 3 to 5 minutes or the computer c...

Page 60: ...Slide the battery release latch to its original position The lock button pops back into the locked position securing the battery in place Discarding a battery Dispose of a spent battery in accordance...

Page 61: ...to use the Power Options Properties window to manage the computer s power use On the Windows taskbar click the battery icon The Power Options Properties window opens Changing the computer s power sch...

Page 62: ...m settings In the Power Options Properties window page 61 select the Alarms tab then use the slider bars to change the alarm settings Checking battery power status In the Power Options Properties wind...

Page 63: ...power settings In the Power Options Properties window page 61 select the Advanced tab then select the power settings options you want to use Enabling Hibernation mode In the Power Options Properties w...

Page 64: ...g battery power Use an external power source such as the AC or auto adapter whenever available Suspend operation if you know that you will not be using the system for a while See Suspending operation...

Page 65: ...different functions as described in this section Table 6 Programmable hot keys Key Default function Starts Help Starts Internet Explorer Starts your email application Table 7 Programmable Function mod...

Page 66: ...ok Programming hot keys to start applications open documents or go to a Web site 1 In the Status area of the Windows taskbar click the iX104C2 Configuration icon The Launch Button QuickShow dialog box...

Page 67: ...amming hot keys iX104C2 User s Handbook 67 3 Click the Change button next to the key or key combination you want to program The following options appear 4 Click Launch an Application Document or Web s...

Page 68: ...y or Function mode hot key combination to start Note Type the name of executable file that starts the application For example word exe notepad exe excel exe c Click Change To open a document a Click O...

Page 69: ...the hot key or Function mode hot key combination to open For example 911training dir demo ppt c Click Change To open a Web page a Click Open a Web page b In the File text box type the URL of the Web p...

Page 70: ...rform pre defined functions 1 In the Status area of the Windows taskbar click the iX104C2 Configuration icon The Launch Button QuickShow dialog box opens 2 Click the Configure button The Panel Control...

Page 71: ...ot keys iX104C2 User s Handbook 71 The following options appear 4 Click Start a pre defined function 5 In the Function selection drop down list select an option 6 Program more hot keys or click Finish...

Page 72: ...erform other key functions 1 In the Status area of the Windows taskbar click the iX104C2 Configuration icon The Launch Button QuickShow dialog box opens 2 Click the Configure button The Panel Control...

Page 73: ...Chapter 2 Using the iX104C2 Programming hot keys iX104C2 User s Handbook 73 The following options appear 4 Click Press a key or key combination The following options appear...

Page 74: ...t the hot key or hot key combination to perform the function of a key combination a Check the Ctrl Alt or Shift box b From the drop down list select the additional key or click the key on the keyboard...

Page 75: ...the power cord immediately if you find any damage Protecting the computer from damage Your computer is designed to sustain a multiple axis drop to a non yielding surface Do not intentionally drop the...

Page 76: ...ating The computer monitors its internal temperature As the internal temperature approaches the tolerable limits of heat sensitive components system functions are automatically limited or turned off t...

Page 77: ...attery pack and keep it in a cool place Caring for the display screen To clean the display screen dampen a soft cotton cloth with water or isopropyl alcohol and gently wipe the screen surface Protecti...

Page 78: ...ernail under the edge of the screen protector and pull the protector away from the screen Installing a new screen protector Follow the instructions included with your screen protector replacement kit...

Page 79: ...igitizer to adjust the distance error between where the pen or finger is actually touching the screen and where the computer is registering the pen or finger touch You may need to calibrate the digiti...

Page 80: ...Calibrating the digitizer 80 iX104C2 User s Handbook Calibrating the digitizer iX104C2 Tablet PC 1 From the Start menu select Control Panel The Control Panel opens 2 Click the Tablet and Pen Settings...

Page 81: ...e Tablet and Pen Settings window opens 3 In the Calibration area drop down list select the mode for which you want to calibrate the pen Landscape or Portrait then click Calibrate The Calibration progr...

Page 82: ...e pointing device In Touch mode you can use the pen a similar pointing device or your finger Follow the instructions in the sections below to calibrate the digitizer for each mode Calibrating the digi...

Page 83: ...e Tablet and Pen Settings window opens 3 In the Calibration area drop down list select the mode for which you want to calibrate the pen Landscape or Portrait then click Calibrate The Calibration progr...

Page 84: ...1 From the Start menu select All Programs Touch Utility The Touch Utility window opens 2 Click the appropriate Calibration button Note Xplore Technologies recommends 5 Pt or 9 Pt calibration for grea...

Page 85: ...4C2 User s Handbook 85 When to replace the pen With use the pen tip may become worn and can scratch the screen If your pen exhibits one of the following problems replace the pen The pen does not move...

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Page 87: ...bove 60 C After the temperature returns to safe operating range the computer will start The computer will not resume operation after being suspended The battery may be defective or discharged to a cri...

Page 88: ...Suspend to RAM mode because the temperature is below 20 C or above 60 C When the temperature returns to a safe operating range the display screen automatically comes back on If possible move the compu...

Page 89: ...local help desk or reseller The Status LED is red continuous The computer is on running under battery power and the charge level in the battery has reached a critical level Plug the computer into an...

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Page 91: ...ed service technicians Table 9 Using BIOS and AOS functions Use this button To perform this function To start the BIOS program When the computer is booting press the P2 button and follow the instructi...

Page 92: ...same as the F1 key on a keyboard When the system is displaying the iX104 logo press the P2 button to run the BIOS setup utility the same as the F2 key on a keyboard When the system is displaying the...

Page 93: ...ntrol is in manual mode the ambient light sensor is disabled and the computer no longer automatically controls the screen brightness Follow these steps to disable the sensor and enable manual LCD back...

Page 94: ...Appendix B Using BIOS and AOS Functions Enabling manual LCD backlight control 94 iX104C2 User s Handbook 2 Select the LCD tab 3 In the LCD Backlight Control drop down list select Manual 4 Click OK...

Page 95: ...with characteristics such as amplitude and frequency that vary in proportion to are an analog of the value to be transmitted Voice communications are analog signals Application A program that performs...

Page 96: ...do not provide instructions Device driver A program that controls communication between a specific peripheral device and the computer Disk drive The physical device that enables the computer to read f...

Page 97: ...Diode LED A semiconductor device that emits light when a current is applied Liquid Crystal Display LCD liquid crystal sealed between two sheets of glass coated with transparent conducting material Ap...

Page 98: ...called warm boot or soft reset Resume The act of returning the computer to an active operational state Read Only Memory ROM The portion of your computer s memory that contains permanent instructions a...

Page 99: ...r s Handbook 99 Suspend mode A power conservation mode in which electrical current is removed from most components of the computer Universal Serial Bus A serial interface that enables communication be...

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Page 101: ...our computer s configuration Physical specifications Dimensions 11 20 x 8 25 x 1 6 WxHxD 283 9mm x 209 3mm x 40 8mm Weight 4 45 lbs 2 02kg Processing specifications CPU Intel Pentium M 733 processor U...

Page 102: ...nfiguration Memory storage specifications Main RAM 256MB DDR RAM on board PC3200 144 pin SODIMM modules 512MB and 1GB modules available L1 Cache CPU 32KB on die L2 Cache 2MB on die BIOS ROM 8Mbit FWH...

Page 103: ...0 1 Min 100 1 VRAM Intel 855GME chipset with 64 MB shared memory using Unified Memory Architecture UMA delivers low power high performance 3D 2D graphics video and display capabilities Dynamic Video M...

Page 104: ...onnector for external VGA monitor KeyPad User Controls Application buttons with primary and secondary functions Power On Off Suspend Resume button Emergency Shutoff Reset button Integrated joystick sl...

Page 105: ...perating system power management and applications in use Suspend Life Min 4 days Optional Spare Battery 4 cell Removable Lithium ION Prismatic 7 4V 7600mAh 56Wh Warm swappable Recharge Time 3 5 hours...

Page 106: ...MIL STD 810F Method 506 4 Procedure 1 Immersion Immerse system to 30 cm in water for 30 minutes MIL STD 810F Method 512 4 Procedure 1 Drip 7 gal ft2 hr MIL STD 810F Method 506 4 Procedure III Sand and...

Page 107: ...ns EN55022 CISPR22 Class B FCC 15 Class B DOC Class B CE MARK Immunity EN55024 FCC 15 Class B DOC Class B Safety UL and CUL Listed UL 1950 3rd Edition TuV T Mark EN60950 CSA and UL Listed UL 1604 Oper...

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Page 109: ...harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harm...

Page 110: ...e lower the power output Before a tablet PC model is available for sale to the public it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the government adopted...

Page 111: ...onal Standards Institute ANSI IEEE C95 1 1992 National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement NCRP Report 86 1986 International Commission on Non Ionizing Radiation Protection ICNIRP 1996 Min...

Page 112: ...fies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipmen...

Page 113: ...Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five UL Notice This unit requires an AC adapter to operate Use only UL Listed Class 2 Adapters with an output rating of 19 VDC with a curr...

Page 114: ...posal In the event of system disposal observe the following information regarding proper procedures in the State of Vermont The liquid crystal display LCD lamps used in this system contain mercury In...

Page 115: ...location 22 BIOS Setup Utility using 91 Bluetooth antenna 24 C convection air flow cover location 22 D digitizer calibrating 79 using to perform mouse functions 43 double click performing with pen 43...

Page 116: ...function 65 description 31 location 30 P2 default function 65 description 31 location 30 P3 default function 65 description 31 location 30 Power On Off Suspend Resume location 24 programming hot keys...

Page 117: ...age Down performing in landscape mode 34 performing in portrait mode 33 Page Up performing in landscape mode 34 performing in portrait mode 33 pen double click speed changing 45 dragging and dropping...

Page 118: ...performing in landscape mode 34 performing in portrait mode 33 SIM socket 24 speaker volume adjusting 53 speakers connecting 53 location 21 storing the computer 77 support contacting 19 Suspend mode...

Page 119: ...4C2 User s Handbook 119 W Windows Task Manager launching 31 X XPL expansion module connecting 55 XPL expansion port location 26 Xplore Tablet Dock docking connector location 27 Xplore Technologies con...

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